IS15-Midterm 1
Launched in 1969 as a U.S.-funded project that developed a national computer network, the Internet was initially called _______.
ARPANET
Online banking is an example of what type of e-commerce?
B2C
This method of file transfer distributes file transfers across many different computers.
BitTorrent
This type of e-commerce often resembles the electronic version of the classified ads or an auction.
C2C
Which of the following refers to tools that are used to provide some assistance in designing, coding, and testing software?
CASE
Which of the following are files inserted into an HTML document that control the appearance of web pages including layout, colors, and fonts?
CSS
This method of file transfer has been used for decades and is frequently used for uploading changes to a website hosted by an Internet service provider.
FTP
HTML stands for _______.
Hypertext Markup Language
A web page typically contains _______, which contains the formatting instructions for displaying the web page.
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Which programming language is used within HTML documents to trigger interactive features?
JavaScript
This commercial database offers news and information on legal, public records, and business issues.
LexisNexis
Due to its expanded storage capability, fast access speed, and high reliability, _______ is (are) often used by Internet servers and large organizations.
RAID
This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed.
RAM
Which of the following is not an example of secondary storage?
RAM
Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off?
RAM
Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage?
RAM
Analysis tools that support viewing all or selected parts of data, querying the database, and generating reports include query-by-example as well as a specialized programming language called _______.
SQL
Web authoring programs that allow you to build a page without interacting directly with HTML code are known as _______.
WYSIWYG editors
The _______ provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on the Internet.
World Wide Web or "the web"
_______ speed is the measure of the amount of time required by a storage device to retrieve data and programs.
access
Which of the following measures the amount of time required by the storage device to retrieve data and programs?
access speed
The most common way to access the Internet is through _______.
an Internet service provider (ISP)
A(n) _______ store is typically a website that provides access to specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge.
app
A website that provides access to specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge.
app store
This type of software can be described as end-user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks.
application
_______ software is end-user software designed to accomplish a variety of tasks.
application
In this subsystem, a user can create data entry forms.
application generation
A(n) _______ is a program that provides modules of prewritten code.
application generator
Fifth-generation languages (5GLs) incorporate the concepts of which of the following?
artificial intelligence
These second-generation languages use abbreviations or mnemonics that are automatically converted to the appropriate sequence of 1s and 0s.
assembly
A data field that represents a description or characteristic of some entity.
attribute
Creating a website is called web _______.
authoring
These tools, also called computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools, are used in system analysis to evaluate alternative hardware and software solutions.
automated design tools
A monthly bank credit card bill is the result of _______ processing.
batch
In _______, data from transactions are collected over time and then processed all at once.
batch processing
This is testing a program by a select group of potential users.
beta testing
Image editors edit images consisting of thousands of pixels that form this type of image.
bitmap
The large capacity, high-definition optical discs designed to store hi-def video and video games are _______,
blu-ray
These discs have a capacity of 50 gigabytes on one side.
blu-ray
Google Chrome is an example of a web _______.
browser
System software includes all of the following except:
browsers
A CD-RW disc _______.
can be erased and rewritten
The _______ of a secondary storage device indicates how much data the storage medium can hold.
capacity
The most basic logical element of data is a _______.
character
Apple's Mail and Microsoft's Outlook are examples of a _______.
client-based email system
_______ computing provides access to software, programs, and data from anywhere through an Internet connection.
cloud
_______ computing uses the Internet and the web to shift many computer activities from a user's computer to computers on the Internet.
cloud
What is it called when servers on the Internet supply applications as a service, rather than a product?
cloud computing
Which technology allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to computers on the Internet?
cloud computing
A good way to share files with others is to use a(n) _______, or online, storage service.
cloud storage
This allows you to upload and store documents on the Internet.
cloud storage
With _______, or online storage, you can access your files from any computer with an Internet connection.
cloud storage
One of the six steps of programming is writing the program, also called _______.
coding
LexisNexis is an example of a(n) _______ database.
commercial
These types of databases are also called information utilities or data banks.
commercial
Access to these databases is offered to the public or selected outside individuals, for a fee.
commercial databases
The combined information presented on this type of database can be used to change the whole merchandising strategy of a store.
company
Users of a(n) _______ database have access through their personal computers linked to local or wide area networks.
company
Which of the following is an advantage of using multidimensional databases?
conceptualization
Another name for Phase 5: Systems Implementation is _______.
conversion
An interpreter _______.
converts and runs the procedural language one statement at a time into machine code
A compiler _______.
converts the source code into machine language code
The systems design report presents the _______.
costs versus the benefits
When evaluating a website's content, whether or not the information is up to date is considered part of the _______ element.
currency
The component of the information system that is described as raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds, is called _______.
data
This subsystem defines the logical structure of the database by using a data dictionary or schema.
data definition
Which of the following tools presents data or information flow within an information system?
data flow diagram
_______ show the data or information flow within an information system; the data is traced from its origin through processing, storage, and output.
data flow diagrams
_______ ensures that there aren't multiple sources of the same data.
data integrity
Information collected by an organization from a variety of external and internal databases is stored in this special type of database.
data warehouse
A _______ is a collection of related data—the electronic equivalent of a file cabinet.
database
Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file?
database
The electronic equivalent of a file cabinet is a _______.
database
This is the process of testing and eliminating errors in a program.
debugging
The third phase in the systems life cycle is the systems _______ phase.
design
This is the first step in the systems design phase.
design alternative systems
This process improves system performance by acting as a temporary high-speed holding area between a secondary storage device and the CPU.
desk caching
Programs that allow you to mix text and graphics and focus on flexible page design and layout.
desktop publishing
_______ programs allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality.
desktop publishing
New hardware and software are acquired, developed, and tested in the systems _______ stage of the systems life cycle.
development
_______ provide additional information and request user input.
dialog boxes
The data _______ or schema contains a description of the structure of data in the database.
dictionary
_______ cash is the Internet's equivalent to traditional cash.
digital
Which of these is not an example of solid-state storage?
digital versatile disc
The _______ approach to systems implementation is considered the riskiest.
direct
This conversion type is not recommended because problems arising in this approach could be catastrophic.
direct approach
Three ways to improve the performance of a hard disk include _______.
disk caching, RAID, and file compression
If all the data in a database is not physically located in one place, it would be a(n) _______ database.
distributed
This consists of written descriptions and procedures about a program and how to use it.
documentation
In http://www.simnetonline.com, the underlined section is the _______ name. (underlined: http through com)
domain
Most large organizations store data through a strategy called a(n) _______ to promote efficient and safe use of data across the networks within their organizations.
enterprise storage system
A(n) _______ hard disk is typically connected to a USB or Thunderbolt port.
external
"Wiki" comes from the Hawaiian word for _______.
fast
Systems designers evaluate each alternative in the systems design phase for _______ by looking at economic, technical, and operational factors.
feasibility
A(n)______is a group of related characters.
field
_______ programs scan files for ways to reduce the amount of required storage.
file compression
_______ expands compressed files.
file decompression
Parents can use this type of program to block access to selected websites.
filter
A _______ is an example of an IoT device.
fitbit
USB drives are also known as _______ drives.
flash
_______ memory cards are a form of a solid-state storage device widely used in smartphones, digital media players, and GPS navigation systems.
flash
Smartphones use which of these storage technologies?
flash memory card
Program _______ graphically present the detailed sequence of steps needed to solve a programming problem.
flowcharts
System _______ show the flow of input data to processing and finally to output.
flowcharts
In the preliminary investigation phase of the systems life cycle, which one of the following tasks would not be included?
gathering the data
Most general-purpose applications use a(n) _______ that displays graphical elements called icons to represent familiar objects.
graphical user interface
A(n) _______ shows the relationship between input and output documents.
grid chart
This shows the relationship between input and output documents.
grid chart
Smartphones are the most widely used _______ computers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.
handheld
_______ use(s) rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files.
hard disks
The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the _______.
hardware
_______ is the component of the information system that is described as the equipment that processes data to create information.
hardware
Solid-state storage devices are different than hard disks in that they _______.
have no moving parts
A _______ occurs when a read-write head makes contact with the hard disk's surface or with particles on its surface.
head crash
The hard-disk's surface is scratched and some or all of the data is destroyed when there is a _______.
head crash
In a(n) _______ database, any action on one element immediately affects the elements related to it.
hierarchical
The protocol _______ is used for web traffic and is one of the most widely used Internet protocols.
https
References and _______connect to other documents or web pages containing related information.
hyperlinks
In this logic structure, the outcome of the decision determines which of the two paths to follow.
if-then-else
These programs are used to create and edit vector images.
illustration programs
These are specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying digital photographs.
image editors
A(n) _______ database is a collection of integrated files primarily used by just one person.
individual
In this type of database, the data and the DBMS are stored either on the user's hard-disk drive or on a LAN file server.
individual
Systems analysis and design is a problem-solving procedure for examining and improving a(n) _______ system.
information
A(n) _______ is a collection of hardware, software, people, procedures, and data.
information system
Time cards containing statements of hours worked are an example of _______ data.
input
Typically a personal computer uses a(n) _______ to store the operating system and software applications.
internal hard disk
The _______ is the continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.
internet of things
The continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.
loT
A _______ error occurs when the programmer uses an incorrect calculation or leaves out a programming procedure.
logic
Sequential is a type of _______ structure in which one program statement follows another.
logic
The repetition, or _______ structure, describes a process that may be repeated as long as a certain condition remains true.
loop
This logic structure involves repeating a sequence as long as a certain condition remains true.
loop
Which of the following is not a popular cloud suite or online office suite?
lotus symphony
These first-generation languages are hard to use, with one of the reasons being that they are different depending on the make of the computer.
machine
_______ computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers, but are capable of great processing speeds and data storage and occupy specially wired, air-conditioned rooms.
mainframe
As much as 75 percent of the total lifetime cost for an application program is spent on this.
maintenance
Most organizations spend more time and money on the systems _______ phase than on any of the other phases.
maintenance
Object-oriented databases organize data using objects, classes, attributes, and _______.
methods
A(n) _______ publishes short sentences that only take a few seconds to write, rather than long stories or posts.
microblog
Twitter is an example of what type of site?
microblog
Which of the following are two important components of the system unit?
microprocessor and memory
Which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software?
midrange
Application software can be categorized as either general-purpose, specialized, or _______ apps.
mobile
Special web browsers, called _______ browsers, are designed to run on portable devices such as smartphones and tablets.
mobile
_______ apps are add-on programs for a variety of devices including smartphones and tablets.
mobile
Add-on programs for a variety of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.
mobile apps
These consist of logically related programming statements.
modules
A(n) _______ database, sometimes called a data cube, allows data to be viewed as a cube having three or more sides and consists of cells.
multidimensional
A(n) _______ is a communications system connecting two or more computers.
network
In a(n) _______ database, a node may be reached through more than one path with the help of pointers.
network
The Internet is the largest _______ in the world.
network
Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as _______.
nonvolatile storage
In OOP, each _______ contains both the data and processing operations necessary to perform a task.
object
These databases store not only data but also instructions to manipulate the data.
object-oriented
This type of software development focuses less on the procedures and more on defining the relationships between previously defined procedures.
object-oriented
Which of the following is true about an internal hard disk?
often stores the operating system
Which of the following characteristics about RAID is incorrect?
one high-capacity hard disk drive
Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.
operating system
_______ feasibility is evaluated to determine if the proposed system can actually be made to operate in the organization.
operational
Activities in the program maintenance area fall under two categories: _______ and changing needs.
operations
Which of these is not a mass storage device?
optical disc
CD-ROM is an example of a(n) _______ type of storage medium.
optical disk
The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is _______.
optical disk
Three common storage options discussed in your text are hard disk, _______, and solid-state storage.
optical disk
_______ are secondary storage devices that use laser technology.
optical disks
The _______ approach to systems implementation is used only in cases in which the cost of failure or of interrupted operation is great.
parallel
______ are the most important part of any information system.
people
Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified as _______.
personal computers
_______ are all about making people (end users) more productive.
personal computers
In general, the pilot and _______ approaches are the most favored conversion approaches.
phased
The Internet is a _______ made up of wires, cables, satellites, and rules for exchanging information between computers connected to the network.
physical network
Which view of data deals with how the data is actually formatted and located?
physical view
This conversion approach is preferred when there are many people in an organization performing similar operations.
pilot approach
Optical discs use these to represent data.
pits and lands
Digital photographs consist of thousands of dots, or _______, that form images.
pixels
_______ do not use streaming technology and are used to download media files to your computer.
podcasts
A network database utilizes these special connections between parent nodes and child nodes that allow multiple paths between records.
pointers
In a network database, a node may be reached through more than one path with the help of _______.
pointers
_______ languages can be run on more than one kind of computer.
portable
In order to obtain financing to continue to Phase 2: Systems Analysis, the systems analyst does this.
prepares a preliminary investigation report
A(n) _______ file might contain audience handouts and speaker notes in addition to electronic slides.
presentation
Programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations are called:
presentation software
_______ are programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations.
presentation software
A field that uniquely identifies each record.
primary key
These third-generation languages are designed to express the logic that can solve general problems.
procedural
In an information system, the rules or guidelines for people to follow are called _______.
procedures
Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow?
procedures
The duties of a database administrator include determining which people have access to what kinds of data in the database; these are referred to as _______ rights.
processing
The defining of tasks that are required for input data to be processed into output is part of the _______ step.
processing requirements
Office suites are also known as _______ suites.
productivity
A _______ is a list of instructions for the computer to follow to accomplish the task of processing data into information.
program
In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word _______.
program
The list of instructions for the computer to follow to process data into information.
program
Identify the programming tool that uses symbols to show the sequence of steps needed to solve a programming problem.
program flowchart
The program's objectives, outputs, inputs, and processing requirements are determined during this step.
program specification
Program objectives, desired outputs, needed inputs, and processing requirements are all recorded in this.
program specification document
Software is another name for _______.
programs
This is an outline of the logic of the program you will write.
pseudocode
_______ is (are) an outline of the logic of the program that will be written.
pseudocode
The analysis tools associated with the data manipulation subsystem that support querying databases include _______ and structured query languages (SQL).
query-by-example
The process of accessing information from secondary storage devices is referred to as _______.
reading
_______ processing is also known as online processing.
real-time
In _______, data is processed at the same time the transaction occurs.
real-time processing
A collection of related fields such as a person's name, address, and age.
record
DVD-R stands for DVD _______.
recordable
Having several instances of the same data is called data _______.
redundancy
The scenario wherein many files about the same person exist across different departments within an organization is called data _______.
redundancy
This type of database is organized into many tables with common data items (key fields) linking the tables to one another.
relational
Which of the following is not an advantage of using a database?
reliability
This GUI uses interrelated ribbons, tabs, and galleries.
ribbon
These organize commonly used commands into sets of related activities.
ribbons
A _______ engine is a specialized program that assists you in locating information on the web and the Internet.
search
The _______ compares your entry against its database and returns the result, a list of sites on that topic.
search engine
_______ storage devices do not lose data or programs after the electrical power is turned off.
secondary
On a hard disk each track is divided into invisible wedge-shaped sections called _______.
sectors
Tracks are divided into invisible wedge-shaped sections called _______.
sectors
An Internet _______ is a collection of utility programs designed to maintain your security and privacy while you are on the web.
security suite
In this activity, it is determined whether the system can be made secure against unauthorized use.
selecting the best system
IF-THEN-ELSE is also known as a _______ structure, one of the types of logic structures.
selection
The _______ structure occurs when a decision must be made.
selection
Cloud suites are stored at a _______ on the Internet, rather than on your microcomputer.
server
The most widely used handheld computers are _______.
smartphones
_______ are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet.
smartphones
Programming is also called _______ development.
software
Unsolicited email is called _______.
spam
As opposed to general-purpose applications, which are widely used in nearly every discipline, _______ applications are more narrowly focused.
specialized
_______ search engines focus on subject-specific websites and can save time by narrowing your search.
specialized
These special programs continually look for new information and update the databases used by search services.
spiders
Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor?
spreadsheet
Which would be the most appropriate type of application to create, analyze, and forecast budgets?
spreadsheet
_______ organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial reports.
spreadsheet programs
One of the best ways to code effective programs is to write so-called _______ programs, using the sequential, selection, or repetition logic structures.
structured
_______ programming techniques consist of top-down program design, pseudocode, flowcharts, and logic structures.
structured
An important aspect of the preliminary investigation phase is to _______.
suggest alternative solutions
A _______ error is a violation of the rules of the programming language.
syntax
A collection of activities and elements organized to accomplish a goal.
system
This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details.
system
_______ software is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources and enables application software to interact with computer hardware.
system
In this phase of the systems life cycle, new or alternative information systems are designed.
system design
"Background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called _______.
system software
Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program?
system software
What are the two major software types?
system software and application software
This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.
system unit
Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a personal computer system.
system unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communication
Gathering and analyzing data is part of this phase.
systems analysis
This individual studies an organization's systems to determine what actions to take and how to use computer technology to assist them.
systems analyst
This document presents the costs versus the benefits and outlines the effect of alternative designs on the organization.
systems design report
In this phase of the systems life cycle, the new information system is installed, and people are trained to use it.
systems implementation
Identify the sixth phase of the systems life cycle.
systems maintenance
Which of the following phases of the systems life cycle is considered to be an ongoing activity?
systems maintenance
A(n) _______ is a collection of related records.
table
_______ make up the basic structure of a relational database with columns containing field data and rows containing record information.
tables
A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, and less powerful than a notebook, and which has a touch-sensitive screen, is called a _______.
tablet
In a Ribbon GUI, _______ are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas.
tabs
When evaluating alternative systems, systems designers must consider economic feasibility, _______ feasibility, and operational feasibility.
technical
_______ are used to quickly create a presentation by providing predesigned styles and layouts as well as suggested content based on the type you choose.
templates
_______ of the system happens after the installation of software and hardware.
testing
_______ messaging is the process of sending short electronic messages using a wireless network.
text
Which among the following would not be described in the systems analysis report?
the training requirements for users
Using structured programming techniques, the program's processing steps can be identified using _______ program design.
top-down
The _______ identifies the top-level components of a complex system.
top-down analysis method
Which of the following is used to identify the components of a complex system and makes each component easier to analyze and deal with?
top-down analysis method
In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com," ".com" is the _______.
top-level domain (TLD)
This is the final step of the systems implementation phase of the systems life cycle.
train users
The most popular microblogging site is _______.
For browsers to connect to resources on the Internet, the location of the resources must be specified through addresses called _______.
uniform resource locators (URLs)
One way to improve the storage capacity of a hard disk is to _______.
use file compression
An external hard disk _______.
usually connects to a USB or Thunderbolt port
Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example of which type of software?
utilities
This type of image is made up of geometric shapes or objects.
vector
_______ images are made up of geometric shapes or objects.
vector
DVD stands for digital _______ disc.
versatile
_______ are used to edit videos to enhance quality and appearance.
video editors
The five types of personal computers are: desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and _____.
wearables
This version of the web evolved to support more dynamic content creation and social interaction.
web 2.0
In a(n) _______ sellers post descriptions of products at a website and buyers submit bids electronically.
web auction
General-purpose applications include all the following except:
web authoring
Which of the following programs would be used to create a website?
web authoring
Specialized and powerful programs, called _______, are typically used to create specialized commercial sites.
web authoring programs
This type of email account is more widely used because it frees the user from installing and maintaining an email client on every computer used to access email.
web-based
_______ email systems do not require an email program to be installed on your computer.
web-based
_______ typically broadcast live events and use streaming technology in which audio and video files are continuously downloaded to your computer while you are listening to and/or viewing the content.
webcasts
Knowledge of HTML and CSS is considered essential for the job of a _______.
webmaster
A _______ is a website specially designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add, edit, or delete the site's content.
wiki
Which of the following is a website specially designed to allow visitors to use their browser to add, edit, or delete the site's content?
wiki
Which of the following is not a well-known web browser?
windows explorer
Increased use of mobile or wireless communication devices and cloud computing has been termed "the _______ revolution."
wireless
To create documents that consist primarily of text, you need this software.
word processor
_______ are used to create text-based documents.
word processors
A financial budget would typically be created in what type of data file?
worksheet
In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com," what is the domain name?
www.simnetonline.com
The web was introduced in _______.
1991